. >> i don't think diversity is a compelling government interest. it's really not justification for discrimination. >> reporter: a ruling in this case is expected next year. the supreme court has upheld affirmative action for the last 30 years. this case could change things. at the supreme court danielle nottingham, anita, back to you. >> thank you. >> eight of the nine supreme court justices will decide the case. associate justice elena kagan has recused herself because of her involvement serving as solicitor general. >>> two groups of casinos lobbying maryland voters have now spent, get this, more money than has ever been spent before on a campaign in the state. you didn't really need to tell us that, bruce, because we can't get away from the ads every time you turn around. >> it's like there are more than in the presidential race. you think it's a good time to ask the boss for a raise? >> you go first. >> the tv station must be making a ton of money. two opposing groups of casino and development interests have now spent a record almost $36 millio